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Speaker: Dr. Ben Burkholder

  • COhatch Gateway 1581 North High Street Columbus, OH, 43201 United States (map)
 

Why Does Virtue Still Matter in a Secular Age? 

Reflections on Aristotle and Aquinas for the 21st Century

Does character matter? What are virtues and are they relevant today? How might faith help or hinder one’s character formation?

Theologian Dr. Ben Burkholder (PhD, Duquesne) will be speaking on the topic of the relevancy of virtue ethics for today, followed by audience Q&A.

Seating is limited! RSVP required.

Speaker bio:

Dr. Burkholder earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA) where he studied ethics, theology, and philosophy. At present, he lectures at La Roche University and Gannon University in the philosophy and religious studies departments. In addition, he has published several academic articles on virtue ethics, environmental ethics, and theology.

Event details:

  • Date: Friday, March 21st

  • Time: 6:30-8pm

  • Location: COhatch Gateway

  • Light refreshments will be provided

  • RSVP required – Seating is limited!